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August 14, 2025

Saanich’s brief experiment in Town Halls effectively ending after less than a year. That is, unless one considers having brief unrecorded public input at City Hall as Town Hall meetings.

Saanich’s brief experiment in Town Halls effectively ending after less than a year. That is unless one considers having brief unrecorded public input at City Hall as Town Hall meetings. By Sasha IzardAug 18, 2025 The District of Saanich is… Continue reading

August 10, 2025

Pullman-gate: Government employee Edward Pullman is behind a series of spoof sites of Save Our Saanich.

Pullman-gate: Government employee Edward Pullman is behind a series of spoof sites of a concerned citizen’s group named Save Our Saanich. These include a full copycat website, a copycat petition, and a copycat Facebook page, all purporting to “Save Our… Continue reading

July 27, 2025

Ministry of Municipal Affairs Presentation from April 13, 2022 provides a glimpse on the processes that led up to the Housing Bills (Bills 44-47) that were put forward in the Fall of 2023.

Ministry of Municipal Affairs Presentation from April 13, 2022 provides a glimpse on the processes that led up to the Housing Bills (Bills 44-47) that were put forward in the Fall of 2023. The document was obtained through Freedom of… Continue reading

July 26, 2025

Video of the Save the Centennial Sequoia Rally (June 12, 2025)

Video of the Save the Centennial Sequoia Rally (June 12, 2025) The Save the Centennial Sequoia Rally was a hit, with an estimated 300 to 400 people in attendance. Speakers included Janet Simpson, Moira Walker, J.C. Scott, former City of… Continue reading

July 24, 2025

Motion for Basic Transparency by Councillor Chambers at the May 12, 2025 Saanich Council Meeting that all meetings between the District and groups of developers and other stakeholders be publicly posted on a calendar. The motion did not a receive a seconder from the rest of the council, including mayor Dean Murdock

Motion for Basic Transparency by Councillor Chambers at the May 12, 2025 Saanich Council Meeting that all meetings between the District and groups of developers and other stakeholders be publicly posted on a calendar. The motion did not a receive… Continue reading

July 20, 2025

How Citizens Took Back Democracy in Saanich – Interview of Save Our Saanich on Canada Citizen’s Forum

How Citizens Took Back Democracy in Saanich – Interview of Save Our Saanich on Canada Citizen’s Forum “In this episode of Canada Citizens Forum, we spotlight a powerful citizens-led movement in Saanich, British Columbia, where locals stopped a $150 million… Continue reading

July 18, 2025

2 Sentence Constitution of the Homes For Living Foundation removes any doubt that Homes For Living (HFL) is a purpose-built pressure group designed to influence municipal politicians.

2 Sentence Constitution of the Homes For Living Foundation removes any doubt that Homes For Living (HFL) is a purpose-built pressure group designed to influence municipal politicians. “We want to take a data-driven approach and transparently cast a light on… Continue reading

July 17, 2025

Feb 2025 Dialogue with Jack Sandor of Homes for Living provides a fascinating window onto Homes for Living and described lobbying activities to MLAs. No Entry for the organization appears when searched on on the BC Lobbyists Registry.

Feb 2025 Dialogue with Jack Sandor of Homes for Living provides a fascinating window onto Homes for Living and described lobbying activities to MLAs. No Entry for the organization appears when searched on on the BC Lobbyists Registry. Homes For… Continue reading

July 16, 2025

Central Saanich Hires Lawyers to Hide Legal Bill from Lawyers, and McHattie Farm FOI Requests Triggers Escalation, Intimidation, and a $1,410 Barrier by Barry McLean

Central Saanich Hires Lawyers to Hide Legal Bill from Lawyers, and McHattie Farm FOI Requests Triggers Escalation, Intimidation, and a $1,410 Barrier Barry McLeanJuly 16, 2025 Saanichton, BC – When Barry McLean asked how much the District of Central Saanich… Continue reading

July 12, 2025

Homes For Living (HFL) and other ‘YIMBY’-oriented groups’ Lobbying Letter to Premier Eby and Housing Minister Kahlon, Mirrors the UDI’s lobbying efforts, raising important questions about the relationship between the UDI and HFL, as they both press the Province for a practically identical development agenda, while simultaneously being treated as stakeholders by it.

Homes For Living (HFL) and other ‘YIMBY’-oriented groups’ Lobbying Letter to Premier Eby and Housing Minister Kahlon, Mirrors the UDI’s lobbying efforts, raising important questions about the relationship between the UDI and HFL, as they both press the Province for… Continue reading

July 10, 2025

Saanich Councillor Colin Plant apologizes for using “the word trainwreck” in regard to the July 2025 Revised Quadra McKenzie Draft Plan.

Saanich Councillor Colin Plant apologizes for using “the word trainwreck” in regard to the July 25, 2025 Revised Quadra McKenzie Draft Plan. The Revised Quadra McKenzie Draft Plan was presented to Saanich Council at the July 7, 2025 Special Council… Continue reading